Trick ’r Treat’s Sam returns in a new animated Halloween short

Nerdist, citing Dread Central, reports that Michael Dougherty released “Hello October: from Sam” as part of his month-long “Sam: The Soul of Halloween” celebration. Nerdist says a companion site showcases shorts, artwork and merchandise through October 31. Dougherty first created Sam for his 1996 animated short “Season’s Greetings.”